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Chapter 643 Give Me an Explanation

"The Heavenly Secrets Strategy?"

Chen Tang and the others were somewhat bewildered, not knowing what the Heavenly Secrets Strategy was.

“When a normal immortal cultivates to the True Immortal Realm, he begins to transform the Dao Realm into the heavens, which are called the Dao Realm Heavens. The so-called Dao Realm Thirty-Three Heavens, when one cultivates to the thirty-third heaven, one becomes an existence like the Three Pure Ones.”

Master Zhang knew that the Daoist practices of Xiniu New Continent were incomplete and that the realms of immortals were not understood. Therefore, he explained in detail, “The first heaven is the Taihuang Huangzeng Heaven. This realm possesses extraordinary phenomena such as the Brahma Crown, the Pure Wind, the Gate of Calamity, and the Heavenly Dao Scripture. These phenomena are magical treasures that guard the world. Among them, the Heavenly Dao Scripture is a Daoist scripture condensed from the immortals' understanding of the Dao of Heaven. Different immortals condense different scriptures, some thick, some thin, some numerous, some few. The more one comprehends the Dao of Heaven, the more astonishing the mysteries of the Heavenly Dao Scripture become. But it seems that Chen Zhenwang has comprehended a bit too much.”

He looked toward the Heavenly Secrets Strategy.

He had seen many immortals from the ancestral temple and all sorts of Heavenly Dao books, but none like Chen Shi who directly comprehended the Heavenly Secrets Strategy were ever seen.

"What is the Heavenly Secret Strategy used for?" Chen Tang asked.

Master Zhang had never ascended to immortality, but having heard of the Heavenly Secrets Strategy's formidable reputation, he said, "It's a system of registration. Once you survive the Heavenly Tribulation, no matter where you are, the Heavenly Secrets Strategy will sense you and register you. After achieving Dao, any immortal listed on the Heavenly Secrets Strategy will be forced to ascend to the Earthly Immortal Realm. The Three Pure Ones crafted this treasure because the power of immortals is too great, and they must be forced to leave the mortal realm to prevent them from committing evil deeds. Strange, why can True King Chen manifest this treasure?"

Chen Tang said, "My son has always been unruly. He probably saw the Heavenly Secrets Strategy after ascending to immortality. So when he formed the Dao image, he made the Heavenly Dao Book take the form of the Heavenly Secrets Strategy. This Heavenly Secrets Strategy must be a misunderstanding and full of errors."

Master Zhang nodded slightly. Although Chen Zhenwang's cultivation to the level of a True Immortal was already an extremely remarkable achievement, could he really still create the Heavenly Secret Strategy?

Therefore, Chen Tang's guess was almost certainly correct.

They leaped into the air and arrived beside the Heavenly Secrets Tablet, carefully observing the changes in its Dao patterns. This Heavenly Secrets Tablet was composed of bird-script and insect-script, and it was constantly changing.

Master Zhang had a deep understanding of the principles of Heaven. Pointing to a section of the Heavenly Secret Dao Pattern, he smiled and said, "It says here that there will be an earthquake in the Gongzhou area at the hour of Wei (1-3 PM) today. It is the hour of Wei now."

Chen Tang said, "My son's Heavenly Secret Strategy is not a true Heavenly Secret Strategy, how could it be a flawless strategy?"

Just as he finished speaking, the ground suddenly shook violently in the direction of Gongzhou, the earth cracked open, and rays of light shot out from the ground, soaring straight into the sky!
The two were dumbfounded and at a loss for what to do when an official from the Imperial Observatory rushed in to report: "Your Majesty, at 3:45 PM, an earthquake has occurred in Qianyang County, Gongzhou, and the aftershocks have not yet subsided!"

Chen Tang hurriedly said, "Mobilize the border troops and Hongshan Hall to quickly provide disaster relief and rescue."

The officials from the Imperial Observatory received the order and left swiftly.

Chen Tang left in a hurry, preparing to have the Ministry of Revenue mobilize grain and supplies from various regions to aid Gongzhou.

He stopped again, turned back to look at the Heavenly Secrets Strategy, and murmured, "My son, Chen Zhenwang, has he really mastered the Heavenly Secrets Strategy?"

Master Zhang also looked at the Heavenly Secrets Strategy in front of him, his face full of confusion: "If this thing is really the Heavenly Secrets Strategy, then it is too incredible. No, no, Chen Zhenwang is the master of the Dao Realm of Xiniu New Continent. He has merged with the Heavenly Dao, so he can naturally know everything about Xiniu New Continent. If it is to calculate other places, then it is impossible to calculate them."

He slowly moved forward, arriving in front of the other Heavenly Dao Slips, carefully observing them, searching for Heavenly Dao patterns that he could decipher.

"This celestial inscription says that at Hai hour today, a major event will occur in the Heavenly Court: the Jade Balance Gate, a celestial treasure, will be destroyed."

Master Zhang was taken aback. After a moment, he chuckled and said, "Isn't the Jade Balance Sect the gateway that summons all immortals to ascend to the Earthly Immortal Realm? If this Heavenly Dao Treasure is destroyed, I won't need to hide every day to avoid being summoned by the Jade Balance Sect."

He was already at the Great Perfection of the Golden Immortal Realm, just one step away from becoming the Taiyi Golden Immortal. He had long been discovered by the Heavenly Secrets Strategy and the Jade Balance Sect. Every time the Jade Balance Sect shot out ascension rays, he would dodge them.

The Heavenly Court is a place of trouble and conflict; he prefers to stay in the mortal realm, where he finds peace and quiet.

In particular, Xiniu New Continent has the rare and sacred Qianyang Mountain, which is enough for him to cultivate to the Taiyi Golden Immortal level. This is also the reason why he stayed in Xiniu New Continent and did not return to his ancestral home.

"Chen Zhenwang's Heavenly Secrets Strategy, formed from his Taoist magic, is indeed full of errors and omissions."

Master Zhang shook his head and looked at the other Heavenly Secrets Dao Patterns.

He was naturally gifted and had exceptional comprehension. His understanding of the Dao of Heaven far surpassed that of ordinary people. He could decipher about 50-60% of the meanings hidden in the ever-changing Dao patterns of the Heavenly Secrets Strategy.

His expression gradually turned serious as he stopped in front of a celestial Dao pattern.

"It says here that the Heavenly Dao Treasure, the Nine Thunder Celestial Sphere, will be destroyed at Hai hour today!"

He looked at the other Heavenly Secrets Dao Patterns.

"The Heavenly Treasure, the Eternal Mirror, will be destroyed tonight at Hai hour!"

"The Heavenly Treasure, the Xunfeng Eight Treasures Furnace, will be destroyed tonight at Hai hour!"

"The Heavenly Treasure, the Heavenly Authority Seal, will be destroyed tonight at Hai hour!"

……

As Master Zhang read through the Heavenly Secrets Dao Patterns one by one, his expression grew increasingly solemn.

Back then, the Three Pure Ones created the Thirty-Three Heavenly Dao Treasures and handed them over to the Heavenly Court to establish its legitimacy. Since then, these treasures have acted on behalf of Heaven, distributed throughout the Earthly Immortal Realm to suppress its fortune and maintain peace in this realm.

The reason why the Earthly Immortal Realm can still be considered to have long-term peace and stability is largely due to these Heavenly Dao treasures.

But how could the Heavenly Treasure be destroyed so suddenly?
Zhang Zhen counted them; there were a total of twenty-seven Heavenly Dao magical treasures mentioned in the Heavenly Secrets Strategy that were about to be destroyed. He wondered if there were any Heavenly Dao magical treasures that hadn't been recorded in the Strategy. But thinking about it, those Heavenly Dao magical treasures that weren't recorded were probably also in grave danger!
"I hope that King Chen Zhen's Heavenly Secrets Strategy is just a copy. Otherwise, the Earthly Immortal Realm will become a place of trouble."

He whispered, "This world is getting more and more chaotic. Luckily, I didn't ascend to immortality. No matter how many benefits they offer me, I won't ascend!"

He looked up at the sky: "Will so many Heavenly Treasures really be destroyed tonight at Hai hour?"

In the ancient temple west of Penglai, Chen Shi felt his Dao realm was solidified and slowly finished his practice.

Now that he has just become a True Immortal, he feels that his cultivation is more profound than before, especially his ability to manipulate Dao phenomena, which is now even more swift.

Strangely enough, after he cultivated to become a true immortal, the extraordinary phenomena of the Great Dao in his Dao realm naturally condensed, as if following some peculiar law.

"What exactly is the Thirty-Three Heavens Dao Realm? Why must immortals cultivate according to the Thirty-Three Heavens Dao Realm?"

Chen Shi couldn't help but fall into deep thought. Why did each level of Dao cultivation present different Dao phenomena?

Where does this extraordinary phenomenon of the Great Dao come from, and why does it appear in the realm of immortals?
Who decides it?

"The phenomena of the Great Dao are both an achievement and a constraint. They enhance the strength and cultivation of immortals, but at the same time, they confine the immortals' vision to the phenomena of the Dao, making them cultivate the phenomena of the Dao and hope to enter the next realm after they are completed, while ignoring whether there are other landscapes outside the phenomena of the Dao."

Various thoughts raced through Chen Shi's mind: Were these Dao Realms naturally existing, or were they man-made?
If it was designed by humans, would it be the Three Pure Ones?

If these Dao realms existed naturally, would the Three Pure Ones have been surprised that the Dao phenomena of each realm were so similar when they discovered them?

He got up and walked out of the ancient temple, just then he heard a voice say, "Found it!"

One after another, figures descended from the sky, landing around Chen Shi.

Chen Shi surveyed the crowd and saw that these people were celestial soldiers and generals guarding the Black Iron Immortal City. Although their cultivation levels were not very high, their numbers were numerous. The group was arrayed in formation, and Chen Shi was positioned precisely at the center of the formation. The leading celestial general possessed a powerful aura, and behind him emerged the ethereal Transcendental Heavenly Dao Realm of a Golden Immortal.

Chen Shi shifted his body slightly, and immediately all the Dao patterns in the immortal array appeared, like countless immortal swords, their tips pointing towards him, spinning rapidly!
Chen Shi activated the Primordial Chaos Limitless Innate Skill and the Primordial Chaos Sword Scripture. With a single move, he unleashed 108 sword lights, blocking the immortal formation and sweeping outwards!

The formation set up by the immortal soldiers and generals was immediately broken. The leading Golden Immortal was the first to be hit, but he remained calm in the face of danger. Holding a pipa, his five fingers were like wheels, and he plucked the strings like a whirlwind. The pipa's sound was high and low, meeting the incoming sword light.

Both of them felt a jolt in their bodies, their blood and qi surging, and they secretly thought, "This is formidable!"

Chen Shi immediately changed his move, using the Heavenly Net Smash to meet the Golden Immortal. The Golden Immortal, who was cultivating some unknown method, grew a pair of arms from under his armpits and ribs, grabbed the pipa, and began to pluck it. The pipa's urgent sound clashed with Chen Shi's sword move, actually blocking his attack.

Chen Shi couldn't help but say, "Brother, your strength is not bad, and your Taoist skills are quite remarkable. If you could receive guidance from a renowned master, you would surely rise to great heights. Why are you here in this remote place, guarding someone else's house?"

The Golden Immortal's steps were unsteady, concealing a strange footwork. He fought the other with incredible speed, never falling behind. He said, "There are countless talented people in the world, but who can make the most of everyone's talents? I guard the homes of the Three Pure Ones, receiving immortal energy, spiritual liquid, and elixirs as my monthly salary. Although I am stationed in the harsh and dangerous Penglai West, it is already far better than that of other immortals. As for guidance from a renowned master, how dare I presume to ask for it?"

Chen Shi slowed his attack and said, "My Jin'ao Island is a great lineage. If you are willing, I will introduce you to Jin'ao Island so you can become an apprentice and learn from a master. This is better than you figuring it out on your own."

The Golden Immortal laughed heartily, "Golden Turtle Island is located in such a desolate and cold place as the west of Penglai, its conditions are even worse than mine. If I capture you and offer you to the Three Pure Ones, you will become my qualification for advancement!"

Chen Shi's expression darkened, and the 108 Xuanhuang sword energies suddenly became incredibly heavy. The move "Autumn Wind and Rain" should have been a light and sharp technique, but in his hands it was unimaginably heavy.

The Golden Immortal received the blow, his bones creaking under the pressure. He groaned, his arm barely able to lift, and the pipa music slowed down instantly.

"laugh--"

A sword light pierced through his brow, penetrated his Dao realm, and killed his primordial spirit.

Chen Shi sheathed his sword and said sadly, "I gave you a chance."

The golden immortal's corpse collapsed and knelt on the ground.

Seeing this, the other immortals dared not approach.

Chen Shi stood before the corpse, his gaze complex, and said in a low voice, "This Immortal Realm doesn't resemble an Immortal Realm at all. No wonder the Three Pure Ones and Master left..."

He was somewhat sad.

This Golden Immortal's talent was so outstanding that even he felt this person had extraordinary abilities, but in order to make a living, he had no choice but to become a celestial general guarding this place. He had great talent, but had no opportunity to learn and advance, and could only waste his time here.

He was corrupted by the world, ignored Chen Shi's good intentions, and even harmed Chen Shi's intentions.

Ambitions are hard to realize, and right and wrong are reversed.

Is this the way of the world in the realm of earthly immortals?

Chen Shi composed himself and was about to leave when suddenly banners fluttered all around, and armies of celestial soldiers and generals surrounded him from all sides, trapping him.

The celestial soldiers and generals guarding the west of Penglai exuded murderous intent and set up a battle formation. Chen Shi couldn't help but frown and scanned his surroundings. The formation of these celestial soldiers and generals was extremely strong, and he could not break through.

Moreover, there are many beings like the Golden Immortal from before, with extremely high strength. If he is trapped by the formation and held back by these Golden Immortals, then he will only have a bitter end.

"Return to the Dao Realm!"

Thinking of this, he immediately summoned the Dao Realm, but his heart sank suddenly as his connection to the Dao Realm vanished.

He looked up and saw a hazy gray sky with immortals standing in it, holding up silk-like objects that blended into the sky like a veil. It must be this kind of magical artifact that had obscured his connection with the Dao realm.

"We must fight our way out!"

Just as Chen Shi was about to make a move, suddenly a burst of celestial light shone in the sky, and powerful figures slowly descended from the heavens.

Chen Shi glanced at them and his heart sank. These people who had fallen were also Golden Immortals, but they were much stronger than the other Golden Immortals.

"A disciple of the Three Pure Ones lineage!"

Chen Shi had witnessed Kong Daoquan's strength firsthand; even a True Immortal required Chen Shi to use his full power to severely injure Kong Daoquan. The strength of these Golden Immortals was therefore unimaginable.

"You are Chen Shi?"

Gu Daoling's gaze fell on Chen Shi, his face filled with anger, and he said in a low voice, "Was it you who used the Heavenly Net Blood Transformation Divine Blade to kill Junior Brother Kong?"

Chen Shi replied calmly and confidently, "He wanted to kill me, so I had no choice but to fight back. He was less skilled than me and deserved to die."

Gu Daoling laughed loudly, but his eyes were sinister. He said, "Junior Brother Kong is not an unreasonable person. It must have been you who did evil, and he only took action to punish you after he discovered it. Unexpectedly, you poisoned your blade and killed him."

Surrounding him, a group of disciples from Yunxiao Cave Heaven were filled with righteous indignation and began to rebuke him.

At this moment, a voice came from behind Chen Shi, laughing, "Junior Brother Chen, don't be afraid. We disciples of Jin'ao Island have never been afraid of anyone when we travel. Even if the Three Pure Ones bully us, we will fight them. How much more so their disciples and grand-disciples?"

Chen Shi turned around and saw Senior Sister Jingmei limping out from beside the ancient temple.

A thought stirred within him: "When did Senior Sister Jingmei arrive? Could she have been by the ancient temple the whole time? She must have been protecting me while I was cultivating."

On Jin'ao Island, the gourd suddenly began barking fiercely. Uncle Jiao heard the barking and was about to investigate when a voice came: "Jiao the Cripple, how dare you! You, a disciple of Jin'ao Island, killed my disciple. Today, no matter what, you will give me an explanation."

Master Jiao looked over and saw Master Kuang leading several other Taoists over.

"Explain?"

Senior Master Jiao was slightly taken aback and asked, "Fellow Daoist Kuang, how do you want me to explain this?"

A female Taoist priest behind Kuang Daoren said, "Kill the murderer Chen Shi and apologize to my Yunxiao Cave Heaven. If you refuse, I will capture your entire family and imprison them under Jin'ao Island!"

She had just finished speaking when another Taoist priest beside her suddenly exclaimed in a trembling voice, "Senior Sister Yun, Junior Brother Kuang, look! Look quickly at that Jade Purity Dao Spring!"

Everyone hurriedly looked at the Jade Purity Spring and were greatly shocked. The spring was no longer the filthy place it had been in years ago.
Daoquan has returned to its former glory as the number one spring in the world. The spiritual energy within the spring is incomparably pure, and even mortals can become immortals by consuming it for a long time!
The group exchanged glances, their minds in sync. Kuang Daoren shouted, "Capture everyone on Jin'ao Island!"

Just as everyone was about to make a move, an overwhelming aura suddenly pressed down, suppressing them all!

Master Jiao's aura grew stronger and stronger, with layers of Dao Realm behind him stacking up, becoming increasingly massive and heavy, pressing down on them so much that they could hardly breathe!

Kuang Daoren exclaimed, "Old cripple, when did you become a Taiyi Golden Immortal?"

He felt the pressure growing stronger and stronger, and he was even more horrified: "What level of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm have you reached?"

(End of this chapter)